Not sure if you got this problem solved, stumbled on this thread searching for something else...
The below thread might be something you are interested in...
Plugin called component array (By sdmitch)- http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?t=40244
He did some further modifications for the plugin to suit my post on that thread too.
Alternatively put a [REQ] in the plugin directory for a variation on the component array?
Thanks for the reply.
It still doesn't make it much more efficient for me.
I assume the scale could be set by one inp_data being same for both x,y?
I know what I want to do but dont have the know how to do it myself... been trying and failing
I did try searching for this... if someone could point me towards the plugin if it exists.
I'd like to be able to place a component, such as a plant, and not knowing its exact diameter to scale off, just enter its diameter (width) and a new name. I understand you can enter the 'edit component' and use the measure tool to resize it to a set length, and change name in entity info, but when working with a bunch of plants it'd save time.
Select component
Run plugin
Menu opens/Input dialog
Component can be renamed and Diameter set
Apologies if this is unclear.
Thanks again Sam.
I'm not sure if anyone else would like this to evolve anymore than it has, but I'll ask anyway! 
Is it possible to have:
The result be grouped or made a component with the [quantity] x [component name] as the new group/component name.
The option of having the face and lines surrounding the selection to be removed after component array is run. Although delete key usually does a good job of this if i remember to do so after running plugin...
I could easily get carried away a few requests! Feel free to say bugger off! 
I have played around with the script for use with paved areas (takes me forever... hence the requests)
Thanks
Adam ended up doing a 0.5 instead of 2... i think thats what you meant? or did i get my x/y's the wrong way...
pt0.offset!(ya,interval*0.5)
either got it
I'll post further questions to the plugin page
Having a play with the first script (The Triangular array)
Changing
pt0.offset!(Y_AXIS,interval*0.866);#puts"next pt0=#{pt0}"
to
pt0.offset!(ya,interval*1);#puts"next pt0=#{pt0}"
I end up with the below image
The axis is on the left bottom of the paver
and the spacing is almost 0.492 (from memory) from the side on x and y axis, using a 1m square component.
With the below if I centralise the axis it overlaps as shown below.
How is the start point defined? (to have them start on the edge?)
Also, if i was to have a 2m x 1m component, where do I change that?
Once again... Thanks
@sdmitch said:
@justo said:
:sketchstatic:
@unknownuser said:
so all the arrays are in one spot?
Not sure what you mean.
One plugin to rule them all.
'Array plugin' which has the Triangular, Rectangular, and Rectangular on 45deg (or defineable angle) arrays.
Possible?
Thanks again!
Sorry, the 2nd one is directional changing (I think?) I didnt explain properly, I think I meant like a rectangular array of the same based on the triangular array concept, but you can change the angle to 45deg as below.
I imagine it must have to be a seperate plugin?
I do believe thats what I was after. Thanks sdmitch!
Some components did place outside area, more to do with origin center (which was in the area) of the individual component i think
I didnt have a problem with the dropdown menu, mainly cos I didnt have components in the new file
Would I be painful if I was to ask if the angle could be selectable so it could be set for 45deg and 0 deg, just so all the arrays are in one spot? (Im looking at the script and dont understand any of it to try to do it myself)
Thanks everyone for your input!
2d hatchfaces seems to be the closest thing to what Im looking for... Although, using the 2d hatchfaces plugin within a polygon selecting cross hatching and 30deg gives the right shape triangles, although entering 1m spacing ends up being 1.155m, and then using components or contruction points on the intersections, and delete the group.
Is it possible to populate intersections with components or construction points (or whatever)?
Apologies if this makes no sense, im tired and its past my bedtime...
I didnt put the [REQ] cos I wasnt sure it existed, i tried searching but to no avail
Triangular array - As in the vectorworks link you can create an irregular polygon and with the set spacing it autofills with the selected plant
Component placer or construction points?
Im sure Earthmover would have a better idea about it than I do.
EDIT: The plugin made for this request can be found here:
http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=40244
Hey
Just wondering if anyone has come across a plugin that works roughly on the same principal as 1001bit plugin(http://www.1001bit.com/products/rect_array.shtml)?
The application would be for plant components with equal spacing (user specified) in a triangular pattern
http://landfx.com/documentation/lib/exe/fetch.php?w=280&h=231&media=planting_files;image051.jpg
Vectorworks has a cool one as well http://download2cf.nemetschek.net/www_misc/2010/Vectorworks%202010%20Help/Data/15_DesignSeries/08_Plant_Irr/Adding_Plants_to_the_Design.htm
Thanks
Edit - changed [REQ] to [Plugin] and credited sdmitch in subject. (Not sure how you would prefer this done)
FixtreeD.rb works well with OBJ importer's imports of Xfrog plants as well
Thanks
Hi Al
Apologies I had no idea I had PMs blocked (subsequently ive changed that).
Nor have i looked in the extensions discussion..
I had originally posted in the plugins thread.
Rptreemaker update would be great - thanks... and thanks for making it!
Anyone?? Anyone have Rptreemaker for sketchup?
I messaged Al Hart, but havent had a response.
i mean the ability at all to add flowers... i can change the leaf, but looking at the wiki for it on their site, they have a flower which is selectable and on the free one i downloaded, its not there.
quick question... Does the Rptreemaker free come with the ability to add/change the flower?